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Faculty engagement in student recruitment show positive effects on enrollment

By Megan Morrison · Monday, Oct. 28, 2019

Typically, faculty are not too engaged with the process of recruiting students. At the recent Regents meeting on Oct. 24, several faculty members showed how their programs were successfully increasing enrollment rates. It is hoped that the success of these programs will inspire other faculty campus-wide to develop their own programs to bring in more students to EMU.

EMU President James Smith at 9/11 ceremony

EMU President James Smith approved for three-year contract extention

By Andrew Lenzo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

Smith is excited to serve and is looking forward to tackling the current concerns of faculty, staff and students.

EMU announces new partnership with Beibu Gulf University in China

By Andrew Lenzo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The new 15 year partnership will create the BGU and EMU Joint College of Engineering. The campus will be located in Guangxi Zhaung Autonomous Region of China.

Police Blotter: Oct. 21 - Oct. 26

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Oct. 21 through Oct. 26.

Renovation of Roosevelt Hall to be presented as top state capital outlay request for Fiscal Year 2021

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

EMU will present the renovation of Roosevelt Hall as its top state capital outlay request for Fiscal Year 2021.

New IHA Health Center @ EMU and wellness center

New IHA Heath Center @ EMU will open Nov. 4

By Andrew Lenzo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The community health center is a collaboration between IHA, Eastern Michigan University and St. Joseph Mercy Health Center.

YpsiGLOW lights up downtown Ypsilanti

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The fourth annual YpsiGLOW took place on Friday, Oct. 25, attracting community members of all ages and lighting up the streets of downtown Ypsilanti.

Best Buddies enhances lives of people with developmental disabilities

By Megan Girbach · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

Best Buddies is a student organization at EMU that "enhances the lives of people with developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships." The buddies meet face-to-face twice a month and participate in social outings once a month with the whole chapter.

EMU's LGBT Resource Center and QUEST host Creativity Night

By Megan Girbach and Keri Geis · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The Queer Unity for Eastern Students partnered with the LGBT Resource Center to host a creativity night. The event aimed to relieve stress for students as they prepare for midterms.

Trap Karaoke displays culture and history

By Keri Geis · Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019

Oct. 8, 2019 in EMU’s Student Center Ballroom, The Nation organized and put on EMU’s own Trap Karaoke event. The Ballroom was full of energy and self-expression as a community through singing, rap and dance.

Sen. Gary Peters to speak at Dec. 15 commencement

By Austin Elliott · Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

Sen. Peters was first elected as a U.S. Senator from Michigan in 2014, following a long history of public service. Peters has been approved as commencement speaker for the Dec. 15 ceremony.

EMU men's golf presented with recognition

EMU men's golf team and coach Bruce Cunningham recognized at board of regents meeting

By Andrew Lenzo and Austin Elliott · Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

The team earned their third title in franchise history this past season and set a school record.

Smith, Ethan Student Government President

Student Government teams up with EMU Foundation to launch Student Emergency Fund

By Jenna Robinson · Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

Student Government and the EMU Foundation worked together to fund and begin the Student Emergency Fund. This fund allows students who are struggling financially to reach out for help and receive a $750 grant if applicable.

Prolife and Prochoice Student Government

Inequality of free speech on campus becomes concern for EMU Student Government

By Jenna Robinson · Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

During the Senate meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, Senator Nick Galluzzo and representatives from Protect Life at EMU made the Student Government aware of the destruction of the pro-life chalk messages on campus. Planned Parenthood Next Generation said they did not encourage any destructive behavior from its members. Galluzzo said he plans to write a resolution addressing the inequalities evident in the current campus climate.

New EMU student senators sworn into office

By Jenna Robinson · Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Student Government listened to the ideas and agendas of applicants running for the two available Senate chairs. After a lengthy meeting and multiple votes, the Senate chose Duaa Aljirafi and Domenic Dame for the positions. They encouraged those who did not get chosen to try again at a later time or pursue a delegate position.

EMU Campus Climate Assessment launched by DCCAC

By Andrew Lenzo · Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

The initiative features a cross-sectional survey of EMU students, faculty and staff. The committees findings will help identify strengths and challenges of making Eastern a more diverse and inclusive campus.

Eastern Michigan paid an additional deposit toward contaminated land

By Dan D'Introno · Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

As of June 4, the university has payed an additional $400,000 towards the purchase of an 11 acre property across from Eastern's Ann St. parking lot. The property is considered a "Brownfields property" by the EPA. This is the second deposit paid by the university after an initial $45,000.

Zeta Sigma Chi hosts Beat the DJ

By Austin Book · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019

On Thursday, October 18, Campus Life and Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Society co-hosted an event called “Beat the DJ” in Student Center room 310AB. Team “We Here to Win” took the ultimate victory with a total of 4138 points, becoming the inaugural winners of Beat the DJ.

YpsiWrites' grand-opening gets community members writing

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019

YpsiWrites held its grand-opening themed “Everyone’s a Writer” at all three YDL locations on Saturday. Ypsilanti community members participated in writing prompts, activities and winning prizes.

“It takes a ‘Phillage’!” -- Cabaret now showing at Quirk Theatre

By Megan Morrison · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019

Cabaret is a risqué musical based on the play by John Van Bruten. When an unfortunate situation happened, the cast and crew banded together to produce a fantastic show. “Come to the cabaret, old chum!”